Helen Janzen Toews Award for Mature Students

What you will need

• ✓ Log in to SAMS (Student Awards Management System) as a registered user
• ✓ Submit an online application via the "Apply for Award" button in SAMS
• ✓ Alternatively, submit a paper application available on the SAFA (Student Awards and Financial Aid) website
• ✓ Minimum UGPA of 60%
• ✓ At least 23 completed credit hours
• ✓ Registration in at least 9 credit hours in the semester the award is presented

About this award

You can receive $4,750. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you were admitted to the University of Regina under the mature admission category and are now pursuing your degree. You must apply by October 5, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is through email, the SAMS (Student Awards Management System — the university's online portal for managing scholarships) portal, or by phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask University of Regina how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of Regina during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with University of Regina whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify for this award, you must be an undergraduate student enrolled in any degree program at the University of Regina. You must have been admitted under the mature admission category, which is for applicants over the age of 21 who do not meet the high school admission requirements. You must be in good academic standing with a minimum UGPA (undergraduate grade point average — based on your University of Regina courses) of 60%. Additionally, you must have completed a minimum of 23 credit hours and remain registered in a minimum of 9 credit hours during the semester the award is presented. A preference will be given to female students.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to undergraduate students

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Academic RecordAvoid simply mentioning your GPA. Instead, ensure your transcripts clearly show you have met the minimum UGPA of 60% and have completed at least 23 credit hours. Double-check your credit count in SAMS before submitting.
• SupportAvoid submitting a paper application if you can help it. Instead, use the SAMS online portal to ensure your application is processed quickly. Log in as a registered user to access the "Apply for Award" button.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the registration requirement. Instead, plan your course load to ensure you are registered for at least 9 credit hours in the semester the award is given. Verify your registration status with the registrar's office.
• RealismAvoid assuming the preference for female students is a strict requirement. Instead, remember that all qualified mature students can apply, though preference will be given to female students. Focus your application on your academic standing and mature student status.

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